Focus on Monday -- Love Story

Happy Monday everyone!  Ursula here with you today.  This week, the design team is going to focus on the theme 'Love Story'.  I have to admit, I've always found Valentine's Day frustrating.  Here is why, when I was young I didn't have a 'love story'.  Or at least that is what I thought.

However, growing up helped me to realize that while I may or may not have my own personal love story to celebrate, there are bound to be some inspiring love stories in the lives of those around me that I can celebrate.

So this week, whether you are thinking of how to document your personal story or your love for family, their love for each other or treasured friendships, find a love story and make a big deal about it alongside Lily Bee Design.

 Lily Bee Design Supplies Used: (Christmas Cheer: Patterned Paper)(Victoria Park: Patterned Paper) (Persnickety : Patterned Paper) (This & That : Patterned Paper) (Handmade: Patterned Paper, ABC Cardstock Stickers) (Autumn Spice : Patterned Paper) 

I have been blessed for nearly 21 years with a wonderful love story.  There have been ups and downs but we always come back to committed love and I am so grateful for that.  

My page today is inspired by the ombre concept.  I created an ombre zigzag using lots and lots of punched hearts in graduated colors from pale pink to crimson red.  All it takes is some paper, a great punch and a bit of patience.

I also did something a little different this time in that I chose to print my photo on vellum to create an ethereal feel to the page, which serves to emphasize the feeling I have toward my husband.  I also layered a few vellum hearts over the regular ones to add layers and texture.

I took inspiration for my title from the song 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift.

We hope you'll share your love story in our Flickr gallery this week.  Be sure to come back each day for more inspiration from the rest of the Lily Bee Design Team.

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

This is GORGEOUS Ursula!! I love love love love all those hearts!! Pinning this!!!

[Danielle Flanders]

Gorgeous page, Ursula!!

[Patricia]

So VERY stunning, creative, AND inspiring!!!